.NET Application DeveloperConnecture

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Company Overview
Connecture is the leading provider of Web-based information systems used to create health insurance marketplaces and exchanges. Its industry-proven solutions enable consumers, employers and brokers to more easily shop for, purchase and renew health insurance while minimizing back-office administrative expenses for health plans. Connecture?s solutions are provided to health plans, state insurance exchanges, private exchanges and insurance brokers. More than 25 million Americans shop for their health insurance through systems built by Connecture, and more than half of the nation?s 20 largest plans rely on them to sell, administer and manage their plans and products effectively. For more information, visit www.connecture.com.
Position Summary
The Application Developer works closely with other members of the Connecture development team to deliver high quality web-based sales support solutions for the health insurance industry. The Application Developer?s primary responsibility is for presentation-tier and middle-tier development tasks. The Application Developer candidate must possess strong problem solving and communication skills in addition to having a customer-focused mindset and an understanding of the importance of accountability and attention to detail. The direct promotion path for a Application Developer is Senior Application Developer. Some travel to either the Atlanta or Farmington offices will also be expected for those team members working with cross-located project teams.
Roles and Responsibilities
?Support the Technical Lead or Technical Manager in ensuring the success factors of each project are met:
oSDLC compliance
oChange control
oIssue and risk escalation
oClient satisfaction
?Demonstrate accountability in all assignments
?Work independently with little supervision

Client Deliverable Responsibilities:
?Gather and understand specific requirements, technical specification documentation, design, architecture, implementation, unit testing, builds/deployments, troubleshooting, and code management for assigned projects and deliverables
?Work with the Tech Lead to understand technical specification documents to ensure adherence to defined client requirements
?Assist with all presentation-tier and middle-tier development and customization
?Work with other developers to program and code applications according to specifications
?Understand and work from requirements - use cases, UML diagrams and prototypes
?In addition to serving as a primary development resource during construction phases, the Senior Application Developer will also participate in other phases of the Connecture SDLC, including documentation of technical requirements, development of specifications, and defect resolution
?Apply Connecture project experience and exercise good judgment and creativity in conducting project activities and resolving project-related issues and problems
?Identify project issues and ensure proper resolution and escalate issues to the Technical Lead or Technical Manager when support is needed

SDLC and Internal Responsibilities:
?Ensure deliverable quality and SDLC compliance
?Complete all project related tasks and ensure on time delivery of all project deliverables
?Ensure effective communication with team members who are shared across multiple locations
?Interact daily with project managers, business analysts, database developers and other application developers
?Design software applications using HTML, JavaScript, CSS amongst others
?Use ASP.NET and .NET Framework with C# and XML/XSL or ASP with VBScript, COM+ with VB 6.0 and XML/XSL running on Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 and Microsoft Windows 2008 platforms.
?Use T-SQL queries and Stored Procedures on Microsoft SQL S?Manage own time and expenses to help ensure project profitability
Job Requirements
?4 yr degree (BS in CS, CIS, MIS, Mathematics, Engineering or other hard science) (or equivalent experience)
?Minimum of 3-5 years development or architect experience in which the largest part of that time has been spent delivering web-based applications
?Proficient in analyzing software requirements and documenting technical specifications for a web-based solution
?Experience with the full software development life cycle, with emphasis on technical design and documentation activities
?Client-focused attitude with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
?Strong problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to clearly communicate and share solutions with fellow team members
?Recent experience in a software organization with work cycles and product complexities similar to those at Connecture
?Effective listening and problem solving skills
?Minimum of 3-5 years .NET development experience in which the largest part of that time has been spent delivering web-based applications.
?Minimum of 3 years development experience using ASP.NET/ADO.NET/C#, T-SQL, Web Services
?Experience with HTML, CSS, Javascript.
?Minimum of 1 year of experience with XML/XSL
?Minimum of 3 years working in Windows environment.
?Minimum of 3 years working with Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005/2008.
?Proficient with version control tools and code management best practices.